Atheist Nexus2015-08-02T23:27:46ZAmanda Metskashttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/AmandaMetskashttp://api.ning.com:80/files/CYjEmXnj-bqcg4IGwzsokm5Y2hGfXnE0DJ46Br3sRckAXflBY1SCzaaHqQk-jJk0ala*-V9w9OYMign7qygZvKW4sfjWaZ*N/607569137.jpeg?xgip=8%3A0%3A1911%3A1911%3B%3B&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://atheistnexus.org/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=0mccei1lp8gp7&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIt Is Necessary to Trade; It Is Not Necessary to Live.*tag:atheistnexus.org,2015-08-02:2182797:Topic:26345242015-08-02T21:00:18.596ZAmanda Metskashttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/AmandaMetskas
<p>The Trade Promotion battle we are now fighting is but one chapter in a long struggle between the few who live to trade and the many who trade to live.</p>
<p>Greedy folk will quit being greedy when criminals put down their weapons, so we can count on spending less time watching television.</p>
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<p>* I first saw the line around 1960 when I was in college (the first time). A European history text said that during the Enlightenment they were posted at a toll gate on the Rhine…</p>
<p>The Trade Promotion battle we are now fighting is but one chapter in a long struggle between the few who live to trade and the many who trade to live.</p>
<p>Greedy folk will quit being greedy when criminals put down their weapons, so we can count on spending less time watching television.</p>
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<p>* I first saw the line around 1960 when I was in college (the first time). A European history text said that during the Enlightenment they were posted at a toll gate on the Rhine River.</p>
<p>Was it a slogan in the struggle for freedom from Church rule?</p>
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GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee not only refuses to apologize for his "oven" remark, but doubled down on his attack of the Obama administration. Huckabee used an other holocaust comparison Thursday at a campaign stop in Jefferson, Iowa. "When I move into the White House I'll make sure that the will of the people and Jesus Christ is carried out. First day in office, I'll establish a special Storm Trooper Unit to deal effectively with abortion clinics," declared the former governor of…
GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee not only refuses to apologize for his "oven" remark, but doubled down on his attack of the Obama administration. Huckabee used an other holocaust comparison Thursday at a campaign stop in Jefferson, Iowa. "When I move into the White House I'll make sure that the will of the people and Jesus Christ is carried out. First day in office, I'll establish a special Storm Trooper Unit to deal effectively with abortion clinics," declared the former governor of Arkansas, then continued by saying, "Egg Lives Matter, once an egg is fertilized, it is alive, and should be protected against all pro-choice nazis."<br />
Following Huckabee's remarks, his campaign headquarters did not immediately return a request for more comments on what deploying Storm Trooper Units against Abortion Clinics would look like, but a bigoted, agitated, low ranking campaign aid unofficially remarked, "No window shall stay unbroken, no desk left unturned, no doctor shall escape due punishment of the Lord. These mini Auschwitz slaughter houses shall be destroyed, the new Ktistallnacht is inevitable." Jimmie Carter: The USA is an oligarchy.tag:atheistnexus.org,2015-08-02:2182797:Topic:26341652015-08-02T00:37:30.757ZAmanda Metskashttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/AmandaMetskas
<p>Jimmie Carter is a former president of the US. I'm saying that because many people have completely forgotten about him. He was a president that many love to hate.</p>
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<p>Still, I find it meaningful that he states the democratic process in the USA has been so subverted by the corporate interests and the super rich, we are now an oligarchy.</p>
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<p>Carter was famous for telling hard truths that no one wanted to hear. He was replaced by someone who told everyone easy lies,…</p>
<p>Jimmie Carter is a former president of the US. I'm saying that because many people have completely forgotten about him. He was a president that many love to hate.</p>
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<p>Still, I find it meaningful that he states the democratic process in the USA has been so subverted by the corporate interests and the super rich, we are now an oligarchy.</p>
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<p>Carter was famous for telling hard truths that no one wanted to hear. He was replaced by someone who told everyone easy lies, that many wanted to hear and was a major factor in the bolstering of the military/industrial complex that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military%E2%80%93industrial_complex" target="_blank">Eisenhower warned us about</a> and Cheney used his puppet "George the Stupid" to expand to unprecedented personal and presidential political proportions.</p>
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Basically, Carter states it will take a scandal or disaster or mass movement to bring democracy back. President tRump anyone? I found a neat book to teach kids the basics of Evolutiontag:atheistnexus.org,2015-08-01:2182797:Topic:26340072015-08-01T19:26:46.620ZAmanda Metskashttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/AmandaMetskas
<p>I'm always looking to keep my kiddos inspired, and I think education is a big part of that. Who agrees? Just found a neat and adorable kid's book that teaches them about science and the basics of evolution! It looks awesome! Check it out below and help out if you've got a quick minute: <a href="http://kck.st/1JfmLrJ">http://kck.st/1JfmLrJ</a></p>
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<p>I'm always looking to keep my kiddos inspired, and I think education is a big part of that. Who agrees? Just found a neat and adorable kid's book that teaches them about science and the basics of evolution! It looks awesome! Check it out below and help out if you've got a quick minute: <a href="http://kck.st/1JfmLrJ">http://kck.st/1JfmLrJ</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/685642408/evolutionary-tales-a-childs-first-book-on-evolutio">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/685642408/evolutionary-tales-a-childs-first-book-on-evolutio</a></p> Palestinian Child Burned To Death In Arson Attacktag:atheistnexus.org,2015-07-31:2182797:Topic:26340322015-07-31T19:34:58.079ZAmanda Metskashttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/AmandaMetskas
<p>A deliberate arson in the Israeli occupied Palestinian town of Douma has left an 18 month old baby dead, and three other family members injured. I can't help but believe that the idea of ywhw being the Israeli Century 21 real estate agent has a lot to do with this. The "settlers" believe that ywhw gave them the land, which in many of their minds, justifies any sort of atrocity in the name of religion. (Yes, Muslims are just as barbaric, as are christians, hindus, buddhists, etc., <em>ad…</em></p>
<p>A deliberate arson in the Israeli occupied Palestinian town of Douma has left an 18 month old baby dead, and three other family members injured. I can't help but believe that the idea of ywhw being the Israeli Century 21 real estate agent has a lot to do with this. The "settlers" believe that ywhw gave them the land, which in many of their minds, justifies any sort of atrocity in the name of religion. (Yes, Muslims are just as barbaric, as are christians, hindus, buddhists, etc., <em>ad nauseum).</em> My reason for suspecting religious motivation in this. The word "revenge" was scrawled on the side of the home, in Hebrew, with the Star of David. And, before anyone gets their collective ass in the air over this, I am <strong><em>not</em></strong><em> </em>picking on Jewish citizens of Israel. I <em><strong>am</strong> </em> picking on the religious zealots who would murder a baby in the name of their imaginary sky daddy. Hell, even Netenyahu has condemned this attack as terrorism, along with the US government, and Ban Ki Moon, Secretary General of the UN. As should every decent person. </p>
<p>Articles <a href="http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Report-Palestinian-baby-killed-in-suspected-W-Bank-Price-Tag-attack-410734" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2015/07/245554.htm" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/31/us-israel-palestinians-whitehouse-idUSKCN0Q529220150731" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<p>And, in other "fun" middle eastern news, it turns out that it's not just US southern preachers, GOP presidential candidates, and the KKK who wave confederate flags that don't cotton to them thar homosexuals. At a gay pride parade in Jerusalem, an ultra orthodox Jew named <span>Yishai Shlissel stabbed 6 people before being disarmed. Now, here's some irony for your Friday evening happy hour, or Saturday morning coffee. Shlissel had just been released from prison 3 weeks ago. And, why was he in prison? In 2005, he stabbed 3 people at a gay pride parade in Jerusalem. Apparently, not a fan of the rainbow flag. I guess no one told this freak that parades are designed to be a happy occasion. I'll bet he hates seeing a child enjoy an ice cream cone on a warm summer's day. They didn't have in Leviticus.</span></p>
<p><span>Articles <a href="http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Jerusalem-chief-rabbi-visits-victims-of-gay-pride-parade-stabbing-spree-410758" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/30/middleeast/jerusalem-gay-pride-parade-stabbings/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p> Christian Monk to Lesbian Witches - We Used To Burn People Like Youtag:atheistnexus.org,2015-07-31:2182797:Topic:26338612015-07-31T18:02:56.859ZAmanda Metskashttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/AmandaMetskas
<p>Brother Damon Kelly, a monk in the Black Hermits, in <span>Leicester, UK, was recently convicted of harassment for telling two lesbian women that they were part of the devil's madness, and that they used to burn people like them.</span></p>
<p><span>Brother Kelly's defense? Come on... wait for it. Bingo. He was doing god's work. Or, only following orders, Herr Goering.</span></p>
<p><span>Nice to know that all those years of medieval ignorance, bigotry, fear, violence, and superstition…</span></p>
<p>Brother Damon Kelly, a monk in the Black Hermits, in <span>Leicester, UK, was recently convicted of harassment for telling two lesbian women that they were part of the devil's madness, and that they used to burn people like them.</span></p>
<p><span>Brother Kelly's defense? Come on... wait for it. Bingo. He was doing god's work. Or, only following orders, Herr Goering.</span></p>
<p><span>Nice to know that all those years of medieval ignorance, bigotry, fear, violence, and superstition haven't completely disappeared. <br/></span></p>
<p><span>Article <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/11775991/Monk-admits-telling-lesbian-witches-We-used-to-burn-people-like-you.html" target="_blank">here.</a></span></p> The name of mohammed on a sheep.tag:atheistnexus.org,2015-07-30:2182797:Topic:26336632015-07-30T20:41:39.682ZAmanda Metskashttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/AmandaMetskas
<p>I'm glad Christians are not the only crazy people who see holy messages in random blurred images.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2015/07/30/Saudi-sheep-purportedly-born-with-Muhammad-written-on-its-body/8261438264707/" target="_blank">Farmer shows of sheep with Muhammed's name in its spots</a>.</p>
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<p>Just wait until the name blurs as the animal matures. Then it will sheep kebab time. And, not that I want to be a cynic - but what if the farmer wrote on the…</p>
<p>I'm glad Christians are not the only crazy people who see holy messages in random blurred images.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2015/07/30/Saudi-sheep-purportedly-born-with-Muhammad-written-on-its-body/8261438264707/" target="_blank">Farmer shows of sheep with Muhammed's name in its spots</a>.</p>
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<p>Just wait until the name blurs as the animal matures. Then it will sheep kebab time. And, not that I want to be a cynic - but what if the farmer wrote on the sheep in black ink? Nah, no one would do that.</p>
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God was extremely busy when he created the universe. In those six tumultuous days it was very easy to overlook the need for a few extra commandments that could have regulated human morality more closely, thus could have prevented such outrageous human acts, as the recent killing of Cecil the famed African lion.<br />
With all do respect, and genuine humility, I would like to put fort a petition to amend the Ten Commandments in order to prevent the recurrence of such hideous moral offense against…
God was extremely busy when he created the universe. In those six tumultuous days it was very easy to overlook the need for a few extra commandments that could have regulated human morality more closely, thus could have prevented such outrageous human acts, as the recent killing of Cecil the famed African lion.<br />
With all do respect, and genuine humility, I would like to put fort a petition to amend the Ten Commandments in order to prevent the recurrence of such hideous moral offense against nature.<br />
I'm proposing the following "Be kind to animals" amendment: "Thou shall not trophy-hunt animals, especially those listed as endangered. I shall remind you all, that I'm a just and merciful god with a gangster attitude. He who violates my law, shall be punished to the full extent of my wrath; I shall display the head of his children next to his hunting trophies as eternal reminder of his sinful nature. This is my law; It is written." Preschool into kindergartentag:atheistnexus.org,2015-07-28:2182797:Topic:26332702015-07-28T22:48:43.427ZAmanda Metskashttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/AmandaMetskas
So my daughter is finishing up preschool and is starting public school in August. And the teacher she has now is apparently telling them bible stories and teaching them songs about Jesus. Now, it may seem harmless, if she were to teach our on a certain way, but she's told them about the devil, my daughter is coming home with questions about will she get to see Jesus if she dies....i tell her no, she'll puff out like a beautiful candle and she'll help the lovely trees grow and everyone will be…
So my daughter is finishing up preschool and is starting public school in August. And the teacher she has now is apparently telling them bible stories and teaching them songs about Jesus. Now, it may seem harmless, if she were to teach our on a certain way, but she's told them about the devil, my daughter is coming home with questions about will she get to see Jesus if she dies....i tell her no, she'll puff out like a beautiful candle and she'll help the lovely trees grow and everyone will be able to breathe good air because of her. I'm kinda at a loss. What can i tell my child to combat this teaching she's getting without coming across as a militant angry atheist? I don't want to confuse my daughter. She's my only child so this is the first time I've gone through this. She told me today that Jesus doesn't make her special, the things she does and who she is makes her special. Which tells me some things I'm saying to her are getting through. Thoughts? Christian duty of a homosexualtag:atheistnexus.org,2015-07-28:2182797:Topic:26330472015-07-28T02:19:52.861ZAmanda Metskashttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/AmandaMetskas
I was listening to a lecture by the Renowned Christian Apologist Dr. Ravi Zacharias, as he was explaining the Christian duty of a homosexual to Jesus Christ. Mr. Zacharias was referring to a well known author - I don't remember who was it - when he was saying, "...and he has disclosed in his last book that he was dispositionaly a homosexual, but never, never fulfilled it for the sake of Christ. So I say to the ones who have that disposition, yes it has to be though, but sometimes we renounce…
I was listening to a lecture by the Renowned Christian Apologist Dr. Ravi Zacharias, as he was explaining the Christian duty of a homosexual to Jesus Christ. Mr. Zacharias was referring to a well known author - I don't remember who was it - when he was saying, "...and he has disclosed in his last book that he was dispositionaly a homosexual, but never, never fulfilled it for the sake of Christ. So I say to the ones who have that disposition, yes it has to be though, but sometimes we renounce our disposition for the sake of Christ, and just wait and hope and trust for the possibility that he would give us that resistance ..."<br />
I wonder how though would Mr. Zacharias be, if Jesus would ask him to renounce his bisexual disposition and fuck guys all his life. I wonder if he would have enough resolve to obey.